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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,129.69, 372,801.42 and 149,294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,129.69, 372,801.42 and 149,294.57 is: 206,038.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,129.69 : 372,801.42 = 149,294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,129.69/372,801.42 = 149,294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,129.69x = 372,801.42 × 149,294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,129.69x = 55,657,225,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657,225,830.28/270,129.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,038.91

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